Japanese word

競輪

Pronunciation

Romajikeirin

Meaning

  • nounkeirin

Example

テレビで競輪を見ます。te re bi de kei rin o mi ma su

I watch keirin on TV.

Illustration for 競輪 (keirin)

More examples

週末は会場で競輪を観戦します。shū matsu wa kai jō de kei rin o kan sen shi ma su

I will watch keirin at the venue this weekend.

Core concept

Refers to organized bicycle racing in which riders circle a track and the result is linked to wagering.

Common phrases

  • 競輪を見るkei rin o mi ru

    watch keirin

  • 競輪を楽しむkei rin o tano shi mu

    enjoy keirin

Definition in Japanese

自転車で走る選手の順位や速さを競い、その結果を対象に賭けを行う公営競技。ji ten sha de hashi ru sen shu no jun i ya haya sa o kiso i so no kek ka o tai shō ni ka ke o okona u kō ei kyō gi

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese noun 競輪 (keirin) joins 競 (kei, "compete") with 輪 (rin, "wheel"), giving the sense of competing on bicycles.

Usage tips

  • In English, keirin usually refers to a track-cycling event with a controlled pace at the start and a sprint after the pace motorcycle leaves.

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